How do I delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android Samsung device permanently - briefly?
To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on your Android Samsung device, you need to first remove the contact from your phone's address book and then block and delete the chat in WhatsApp.
How do I delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android Samsung device permanently - in detail?
Deleting a contact from WhatsApp on an Android Samsung device permanently involves several steps to ensure that the contact is removed from both your phone and WhatsApp. This process ensures that you will no longer see messages or calls from this contact in the future. Here’s a detailed guide:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your Samsung device.
- Access Contact Information: Go to the chat with the contact you want to delete. At the top of the screen, tap on the contact's name or photo to open their profile information.
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Block the Contact (Optional but Recommended): Before deleting the contact from your phone, it’s advisable to block them in WhatsApp. This prevents any future messages or calls from this contact from appearing in your WhatsApp. To do this:
- In the contact's profile information, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Select "Block" from the dropdown menu. Confirm that you want to block the contact.
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Delete Contact from Phone: After blocking the contact in WhatsApp, you need to delete them from your phone’s contacts:
- Open the Contacts app on your Samsung device.
- Find and select the contact you wish to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) or the options button (usually represented by a gear icon).
- Select "Delete" from the menu. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
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Clear WhatsApp Cache: To ensure that all traces of the contact are removed, you may want to clear the cache for WhatsApp:
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Check for Any Remaining Data: Sometimes, residual data might remain. To ensure complete removal:
- Go back to the WhatsApp app and check if there are any recent chats with the contact. If so, you can delete those conversations by long-pressing on the chat and selecting "Delete" from the menu.
- You may also want to search for the contact’s name in WhatsApp to ensure that no messages or mentions remain.
By following these steps, you can permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on your Android Samsung device, ensuring they are removed both from your phone and WhatsApp itself. This process helps maintain your privacy and prevents any unwanted communication from the deleted contact in the future.